Posted By:
Steve Parcell
Category:
Detoxification
Chelation therapy is an underappreciated treatment. That is probably because it is not marketed on social media. It is also not new. In fact, there is data on chelation therapy that goes back to the 1980s. There are 281 articles in the medical literature on chelation for cardiovascular disease alone! This article is a quick summary of some of the evidence supporting chelation. Here’s a list of studies supporting various aspects of chelation therapy, focusing on its use for heavy metal detoxification, cardiovascular health, and other health benefits. While some studies show promising results, it's important to note that chelation therapy is still an area of ongoing research. Heavy Metal Detoxification "Chelation therapy for lead poisoning: efficacy and safety" (2011) This study reviewed the use of chelation agents like EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) in treating lead poisoning. It concluded that chelation is an effective method for removing lead from the body, especially in cases of acute lead exposure. Source: American Journal of Therapeutics. "Mercury toxicity and treatment with chelating agents" (2014) This study looked into how chelation therapy can help reduce mercury levels in the body. It showed that agents like DMSA (dimercaptosuccinic acid) could effectively reduce mercury concentrations and alleviate...